Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2024 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Who caught our eye this week The Governors Awards recognises extraordinary lifetime achievement in the film industry, and the 2024 event in Los Angeles had plenty of stars worthy of the label. Angelina Jolie, 49, attended with her son Knox Jolie-Pitt, 16 – who’s now taller than his mum – amid news that she and her ex-husband Brad Pitt, 60, are set to face each other in court next year over their long-running battle over their French vineyard Château Miraval. Babygirl star Nicole Kidman, 57, skilfully manoeuvred a wardrobe malfunction, laughing as she slipped off her shoes to stand barefoot at the podium, while Sharon Stone, 66, embraced the natural-face trend in style. Jennifer Lawrence, 34, proudly showcased her baby bump, while Tom Hanks enjoyed a night out with…

Princess Michael of Kent has been horrified to learn a set of private letters written to her more than 40 years ago are being sold on eBay. The royal, 79 – the wife of Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, 82 – has yet to comment on the sale of the 10 items of correspondence, dated between 1979 to 1980. The writer of the letters was an eminent priest, Monsignor Ralph Sum que Brown, esequia who died in cuptat litat 2014, eturepero and velicia it’s uncertain how they dignimp fell orecull into the ownership of the vendor, who is asking for around $140 each. Princess Michael – born Marie-Christine von Reibnitz – is Catholic and her correspondence with the priest was part of a long and eventually successful…

He’s internationally recognised for his modelling, with a growing following of Traitors fans worldwide. So it’s hard to imagine that a man who commands attention wherever he goes was once shy and lacked confidence. Colin Mathura-Jeffree is eagerly anticipating jetting off to India next year for his latest gig. It’s a complete juxtaposition to the nervous man who flew to Mumbai on his first-ever solo trip three decades ago. “The first time was in the early ’90s, on a modelling job,” he recalls. “I was out of my depth because it was the first time I had travelled by myself.” Then in his early twenties, Colin featured in a magazine as an international model of Indian heritage. Soon after, he received a letter bearing a royal postmark from a young…

When it comes to spilling the beans, no one does it with more relish than celebrities. We take a look at some of the top-selling memoirs of the past two years. Britney Spears THE WOMAN IN ME With her father’s “abusive” conservatorship finally pushed aside, Britney wasted little time exorcising her demons in The Woman in Me. The Toxic singer, 42, revealed she took Prozac to cope with fame as a teenager and had a secret abortion in the ’00s after falling pregnant to Justin Timberlake. Of her years under the controversial conservatorship, she wrote she was, “Too sick to choose my own boyfriend, and yet somehow healthy enough to appear on sitcoms and morning shows, and to perform for thousands of people in a different part of the world…

Want to feel flawless without make-up? Acing that fresh, bare-faced look is easier than you think with a little know-how. Even celebrities such as Baywatch star Pamela Anderson (right) grace red carpets make-up free. The 57-year-old recently streamlined her make-up and beauty routine to let her natural beauty shine. “I’d rather show my freckles!” she says. “It’s the happiest I’ve ever been in my own skin.” Here’s how to achieve a radiant complexion with a little TLC and the right products... Lay the foundation The foundation for radiant skin begins with a clean base. Cleanse at night to remove sunscreen, environmental pollutants and excess oil, then in the morning, opt for a gentle formula that won’t strip away natural oils. Raaie Golden Nectar Mānuka Honey Enzyme Cleanser, $97, leaves skin…

The most affordable way to get a custom lampshade is to cover one you’ve already got in a gorgeous new fabric. This is a great project to use a really special fabric with, as depending on the size of your shade, you won’t need a large amount. Look out for one-of-a-kind fabrics, like a great vintage print or even something with embroidery. 1 Your existing lampshade should be a drum or cylinder shape and ideally a light colour, so as much light shines through as possible once it’s covered. 2 Measure your fabric. The best way to do this is to lay your fabric out flat and put your lampshade on its side on the fabric. Mark where the shade starts (use the existing seam) and mark on your fabric,…

You forget just how horrendous food poisoning can be. It has been years since my last bout of a dodgy-whatever – certainly long enough that I don’t remember the details. I haven’t, in fact, been sick – touching wood and then disinfecting – with catchy stuff like the flu or Covid since I started being assiduous with those vaccinations in 2022. Nor has a cold or even gastro touched me despite many a large gathering and regular buffet situations. So when I felt a little “off” after a shared takeaway dinner on Sunday night, it arrived as an ancient memory, a distant voice whispering, “It starts this way and then it goes wild, remember?” And yes, thank you, it all came back to me very quickly. That is quite an…

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My bedroom looks like it’s been ransacked. Ever since I bought the house with the kids and moved downstairs, I’ve taken enormous pride in keeping my little apartment neat and tidy. It’s easy enough to do, especially as I culled so much of my stuff when I moved out of the old family home. But right now, there are dresses draped over the chair and bed, and foundation garments strewn over the floor. And more is being added to the piles every day. I’m emceeing a flash business lunch in three weeks’ time, starring former British prime minister Boris Johnson, and featuring Winston Peters and Paul Henry, and I haven’t got a thing to wear. Which, of course, is nonsense. I have hundreds of dresses. But so far, the right…

WAKE UP… As a contractor, I have very varied hours, so my “day in the life” varies depending on whether I’m acting on set, doing my own writing or rehearsing for a stage show. If I’m on set, the wake-up time will be early and I’ll have about five alarms set to make sure I don’t sleep in. Otherwise, I’ve been living at my house for three years now but still haven’t organised myself to get proper curtains, so normally I’ll wake up when the sunlight starts creeping through my broken venetian blinds. COFFEE TIME… I’m a two-coffees-a-day kinda gal! The first one at home, made with the stovetop. Then for the second, I don’t have a designated office to work in, so I’ll go to a local café, buy…

Dame fame She’s been the Queen on screen and now Imelda Staunton has the finery to go with it! Life met art when the actor, 68, became a Dame Commander of the British Empire. “I feel genuinely humbled,” she said. Ireland’s best! Irish acting royalty Liam Neeson, 72, presented Meryl Streep with the Spirit of Ireland Award at the 2024 Irish Arts Centre’s Gala in New York. Meryl, 75, has Irish heritage, tracing her roots back to County Donegal. Do ya think I’m fed up? The first cut will no doubt be the deepest for Sir Rod Stewart, 79, who says he may have to sell his prized collection of Italian hybrid sports cars“because of the potholes on our roads”. We hear you, Rod! LEADING LIGHT It was a double…

Eva Longoria has been forced to clarify she hasn’t left America because Donald Trump won the recent election. “I’ve been in Europe almost three years,” the Desperate Housewives star told podcast The View recently. “I didn’t leave because of the political environment. I left because my work took me there.” The actor, 49, says speculation she fled the country because of politics was “divisive”, adding, “I’m a proud American. I’ve always been a proud American. I didn’t want it to be taken that I left because of Trump – absolutely not – or because of the elections.” Eva, who shares six-yearold son Santiago with her businessman husband José Bastón, 56, has been dividing her time between Spain, where she made her Apple TV+ comedy Land of Women, and Mexico, for…

This year, Kiwi athletes, including rowers Lucy Spoors, Brooke Francis, Emma Twigg and diver Lizzie Roussel, raced to get cuddles from their kids in Paris after competing at the Olympics. Beautiful moments – but a far cry from when Barbara Kendall CNZM windsurfed her way into history books, competing in five Olympic Games and winning 11 World Championship medals. Because at that point, athletes – and their children – were expected to be seen and not heard, spurring Barbara into a life-long journey advocating for athletes’ global rights and welfare. Barbara’s foray into the business end of sports began almost 30 years ago, at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. “I won a silver medal, but I was made to feel like I’d lost the gold,” recalls Barbara, who’d won gold at…

Piña colada green smoothie PREP 10 MINS MAKES 2 500ml unsweetened coconut water (or 500ml water with 2 tbsp desiccated coconut) ½ cup freshly cut pineapple pieces (tinned in natural juice is okay too) 1 orange, peeled 1 frozen peeled banana 1 cup chopped spinach leaves (see note) Shredded coconut, to serve (optional) 1 Place liquid in a blender, then add all the fruit and vegetables. Blend on high until it has reached a smooth consistency. Top with coconut if using. Serve immediately. Note The more leafy greens you can eat, the better. It’s almost impossible to eat too many and most of us fall well short. Eat. More. Greens! Berry nice banana smoothie PREP 15 MINS (PLUS SOAKING) MAKES 2 2-4 dates (optional sweetener), soaked in warm water for…

Life can throw some curveballs – whether it’s losing your job, facing a health crisis or struggling financially. When the unexpected happens, keeping up with mortgage payments might feel impossible, especially at today’s high interest rates. This is when a mortgage holiday can provide you with some much-needed breathing room. In simple terms, a mortgage holiday is a temporary break from paying your mortgage – with the bank’s blessing. It’s been a lifeline for many. For example, someone could be battling cancer or escaping an abusive relationship. For them, this pause offers space to focus on healing and rebuilding without the looming worry of regular mortgage payments. But here’s the thing – mortgage holidays do come with a cost. The hidden costs Taking a mortgage holiday doesn’t mean that your…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 You have a feeling that people are talking about you. And they are! And it’s all wonderful. You are the centre of attention this week. One little whisper is love-related and perhaps someone cares for you more than you realise. They have been sending signals that you may have missed because they were so subtle. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Love and relationships are becoming a major issue. You know what you want and need. Time for soul-searching and talking to your partner. It’s not all negative – there is some mischief and wickedness to enjoy! Travel is something that should be seriously looked at. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 You’re bored, discontented and feeling restless. You know you need to go…

Drunk detective Can Beth stay sober long enough to catch a killer? Motherhood rather than murder is the real theme of this mystery novel. Anyone who has raised a family is likely to have a lot of laughs reading The Dead Friend Project and find plenty to relate to. Even if you don’t have kids, it makes for a darkly amusing read. Beth’s life is a mess. Her husband has left her for one of her friends and she’s really not coping. The cliquey school mums judge her for swearing and not being annoyingly perfect like them. She’s finding solace in wine and the one friend she might have turned to is dead. Charlotte was hit by a car while out running. Everyone assumes this tragedy was an accident, but…

December 2, 2024 It’s fair to say that our royal family has had a very difficult year, with both the King and Princess Catherine receiving cancer diagnoses. Much of the heavy lifting has fallen on the shoulders of Prince William, who has faced the challenge of balancing caring for his wife, children and father with the responsibilities of being a future king. It was heartening to hear him speak about his desire to be an empathetic leader and a king of kindness – a title that feels so apt, given his late mother’s wish to be a queen of hearts. This week, we look at a timeline of his life and the events that have shaped him into the man he is today. Don’t miss our story with radio legend…

After his performance in Gladiator II, Paul Mescal is being hailed as the next major Hollywood heartthrob. But the Irish star has confessed he got into acting by accident. Paul, who is being dubbed the “Irish Brando”, was known as a sports jock at high school, with a particular passion for Gaelic football. When he was 16, however, he was forced to audition for the school musical – something that was compulsory for all pupils. “I know for a fact I wouldn’t have auditioned,” says the star, 28. But because he couldn’t get out of it, “I was like, ‘Well, I may as well put my best foot forward.’” His teachers were impressed and soon after, the wannabe sporting hero was cast in the lead role of the school’s production…

It could have been a “meet-cute” scene from a classic romcom. High-profile radio host meets attractive single mum at a bar. Both are recently separated and hauled out by their mates to be “cheered up”, even though they’d tried to cancel at the last minute. Cue flirty eyes across the room and giddy butterflies as they chat. Before girl decides to give boy a goodnight kiss on a whim as she leaves, forgetting to pass on her phone number. Call it serendipity or fate. Cupid couldn’t resist. This is how Grant Kereama warmly reflects on how he met his wife Lisa, when neither of them had planned to dip their toes into the dating pool again. Grant had been separated for six months after his 26-year marriage ended to radio…

Lamb cutlets & vegetables with mint salsa verde PREP & COOK TIME 45 MINS SERVES 4 8 lamb cutlets (750g) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp chopped rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season 300g cauliflower 1 small head broccoli, cut into 5cm florets with stems attached 2 small courgettes, cut into 5mm-long strips 1 cup chicken stock 50g butter, cubed 200g flat beans, trimmed 200g frozen baby beans, thawed, trimmed 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 cup frozen peas MINT SAUCE 1 cup firmly packed mint leaves, plus extra leaves to garnish ½ cup firmly packed flatleaf parsley leaves 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp white wine vinegar ½ cup olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine lamb,…

If all-white interiors make your heart sing, you do you. But if fear of stuffing up is the only thing holding you back from exploring colour, read on for top tips on embracing the rainbow. 1 What’s the most important thing to consider when choosing colours? “Colour theory is a massive part of choosing the right colours and what you choose has a big effect on how spaces make you feel,” says interior designer Nicola Ross. Colour theory is a complicated science, but the most important element of it all is colour psychology. Essentially, hot colours like red and orange are energising, cool colours like blues and greens are calming, and earthy tones like brown and terracotta can convey comfort, which explains why brown-toned neutrals gain traction in troubled times.…

I must have been born with the skill to talk my way out of trouble. I can remember at school waiting in the bent-over position for the cane to thwack against my backside. I threw out a last-minute excuse. It at least elicited an invitation from the teacher to stand up straight again. From there, my pitiful but productive pleading continued till the cane was put back in the cupboard. Similarly, I’ve had a great run with traffic cops, though not so much recently. My tactic was to never argue. When pulled over, never be aggressive, even if you think you’ve been treated unjustly. Show remorse, but stop short of blubbing. Then, just as the book comes out to give you a ticket, throw in a little white…

Letters to the Editor ON THE NAIL ● Winning letter I look with something like wonder at couples shopping together in the supermarket, as described by Kevin (NZWW, November 25). My husband wouldn’t have known what the inside of a supermarket looked like. But to be fair, I never joined him in his forages among the nails and hinges in the hardware store! Anne SHOUT-OUT TO HILARY ● Winning letter It was heartwarming to read about the “Stars Making a Difference” (NZWW, November 25). Cheers to volunteers indeed! We often think of these A-listers as being totally self-absorbed in promoting their own careers and living lavish lifestyles, which they probably do. But reading of Selena Gomez – who not only travelled to the Congo and Ghana to…

“Have you noticed,” I asked my eight-yearold grandson, “that the ground is getting further away from you?” He confirmed he was aware that his legs seemed to be getting longer, as they do when you’re a kid busy growing out of your clothes, shoes and appetite. He seems calm about the situation, though he might not stay that way. But he could, in the meantime, start wondering just how tall he will grow after a recent visit from his oldest cousin, Kobey, who was over from his home in Melbourne. He was here for a tournament with his basketball team, who won every game they played. He’s 17 and he stretches further from the ground than any of our family. In old-world measurements, he’s about six foot five, though he…

Best dressed Singing queen Céline Dion, 56, honoured Elie Saab, one of her favourite designers, by performing her iconic hits The Power of Love and I’m Alive for him. The iconic couturier is celebrating 45 years in the fashion business. Girl power What better way to promote your show The Voice US than by doing high kicks in the New York subway? Gwen Stefani, 55, who is married to Blake Shelton, also opened up about her divorce from Gavin Rossdale in 2015, saying, “That dream was crushed.” Gee wiz! Jeff Goldblum’s Wicked season continues! Wonderful Wizard of Oz, attended the London premiere The actor, 72, who plays the ere at the Royal Festival Hall with his wife, dancer and contortionist Emilie Livingston, 41. She’s the one! GOLDEN GIRL Lucy…

Robbie Williams and Pamela Anderson both had plenty to celebrate at the Deadline Contenders film event in Los Angeles. Mum-of-two and star of upcoming drama The Last Showgirl, Pamela, 57, showcased her makeup-free look, while Robbie, 50, earlier made some dramatic revelations about his boy-band days ahead of his biopic, The Better Man, set for release on Boxing Day. Robbie claims Take That’s manager Nigel Martin-Smith never “loved or liked” him. He recalls, “I had no dance background and the routines were so intricate, I had trouble picking up the steps. Let’s just say Nigel wasn’t happy.” The star says Nigel told him, “It won’t be difficult to kick you out of the band, and get someone else with dark hair and call him Robbie.” Celeb face off!…